A deeper dive into the president's FY2021 budget request for the U.S. Department of Commerce reveals new initiatives aimed at safeguarding technology.

- The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) seeks US$31 million increase to standup new program on telecommunications supply chain risks and update spectrum management for 5G.

- The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) requests increased funding for new enforcement tools to target "China's destabilizing actions."

- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requests US$27 million for three new programs on industries of the future, artificial intelligence, and 5G technologies.